Projector with WiFi and Bluetooth, Native 1080P Fu

Superb value! Android OS improves capabilities over the earlier L36Ps.
TL;DR: A LOT of projector for the money – super portable, great for small venues, and very flexible in capability. Newly-added app support approximates a ‘smart TV’ experience.Having used some earlier L36P projectors for small classroom presentations, I decided to try this newer Pro model out. The biggest change is the Android-based OS, with all of the app and configuration changes it allows.First, the basics: the L36P is pretty straight-forward from a hardware perspective – it has sufficient brightness to be used in a room lit to ‘evening’ standards (i.e., soft, but not dim), can accommodate roughly +/- 15 degrees of vertical keystone focusing adjustment using the optical control (and additional geometrical compensation in both horizontal and vertical directions using the digital settings), can be easily focused manually (minimum throw is a bit over 5 feet from my testing), supports a variety of inputs (e.g., VGA, HDMI, screen casting via the Miracast app, USB stick). I’ve also used a DP-to-HDMI converter to run an older DisplayPort-only laptop to the projector. Pixel sharpness and color saturation are both amazing for the price – it’s very crisp, once you get the focus dialed in. The projector can be controlled from on-device buttons, or via the included remote (needs 2x AAA, not included).Audio is clear enough for spoken audio, but not particularly loud or ‘Hi-fi’. However, the projector does allow bluetooth connection to an external speaker.In contrast to the older models, the new Android-based firmware supports a variety of apps, and shifts screen casting to the Miracast app. The OS lets you connect easily to WiFi networks, install app updates, make significant tweaks to the picture settings (color, scale, geometry, etc…), and use the device in some new ways (e.g., slide shows).The Pro kit also comes with a small tripod and a very nice case. The tripod is short, but great for lifting the projector a few inches, and allowing for angled projection.My only complaint was that the remote control’s battery cover was a little difficult to pop off – I somehow managed to chip a small chunk out of the battery cover, though with no impact on functionality.In the end, while this projector may start with relatively basic hardware, it makes maximum use of that hardware, and layers very capable and flexible input and app support to produce a shockingly good value. I’m very happy using this for small presentations, home movies (with external audio), and as a part of a dual-projector planetarium setup for my daughter’s astronomy meetups. If you don’t need ultra HD, short-throw, or super bright projection, I would highly recommend that you give this projector consideration!

Temper your expectations, and it’s alright
The good: It works! This is a projection off the HDMI input from a computer onto a projection screen with minimally controlled lighting. Washed out, yes, but the fact that there’s even a visible image is a feat in itself as many low cost projectors are just way too dim with any amount of room lighting.The bad: It’s still a value priced projector, so don’t expect top notch picture quality. The closest distance away from a screen is about 6 feet, at which the resulting image was about 55″ diagonally. Media? Okay. Business or a monitor replacement? Don’t think about it.The ugly: More on the picture quality. Whether straight on or at an angle and keystone adjusted, some parts will be out of focus.In Linux, the projector identifies as a MS Telematica 32″. At around a half a Franklin, it’s fine, hence 4 stars. More than that, the value proposition diminishes.